Granite Gold® Shares Stone-Care Expertise with LOU MANFREDINI

Granite Gold® Shares Stone-Care Expertise with LOU MANFREDINI

Granite Gold Inc. President/CEO and Co-founder Lenny Sciarrino discusses the third-generation family history of Granite Gold® and DIY sealing tips with nationally known DIYer Lou Manfredini.

Citing a wet winter throughout the nation, Lenny and Lou agree rainwater won’t be a problem for those with sealed outdoor stone. Lenny reminds listeners to make sure water beads on the surface. If dark marks or rings appear, that area needs to be resealed to protect against stains, etching and soil build-up. Lenny also explains although granite is very durable, it is a natural material susceptible to wear and tear, and homeowners can risk the beauty of their investment by using cleaners that are harmful to the stone.

Listen to the interview recording below to hear more about how Granite Gold® is helping homeowners properly care for and maintain natural-stone and quartz surfaces.

Rust stains can form on just about any type of surface, and they’re likely to occur on natural-stone tiles and slabs because of their chemical composition and molecular structure. For example, whenever you see rust-like coloring and veining on light slate or marble, there’s a strong chance iron deposits are present within the stone, and…

The Empire State Building, the Lincoln Memorial, and the reconstructed portion of the Pentagon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks are just some of the landmark structures built with limestone, the sedimentary rock that eventually transforms into marble given the right geologic processes. Limestone is widely used as construction material, and it can look great when…

Concrete countertops were part of an interior design trend that started in the late 1990s, which resulted from a combination of do-it-yourself practices and a resurgence of industrial/rustic décor. Although to some homeowners the idea of concrete countertops may sound like installing a section of sidewalk in their kitchens, they can actually look pretty sharp…

Matte black appliances and quartz countertops are the hottest trends in kitchen design for 2019. According to a survey taken among users of the Houzz home improvement mobile app, 48 percent of homeowners are choosing quartz when they upgrade their kitchens, which is a 5 percent increase from last year, and the preferred colors tend…

The flooring and countertops market has been going through a state of flux in recent years. Designer kitchens are still very desirable in American homes. Granite countertops have dropped a few notches in popularity because quartz is currently trending, but in some cases homeowners are making a misinformed choice. It’s important to note that a…

The beauty of natural stone makes it one of the most popular materials for bathroom countertops, but it’s still susceptible to surface stains, particularly from makeup and personal hygiene products. Even the least porous natural stones such as slate, granite, and soapstone can be stained by lipstick, mascara, and other types of makeup if not…

Even though entrances, foyers, and living rooms are the main focal points of many homes, most prospective homebuyers make it a point to walk through kitchens and bathrooms, which incidentally are two of the most expensive remodeling projects. Homeowners who have bathroom renovations in mind should remember these projects are smart investments because they can…

Quartz countertops have been displacing their granite counterparts, so to speak, for years, and this interior design trend is more of a matter of form following function than the other way around. When it comes to aesthetics, engineered stone may offer more diversity and flexibility, but the unique beauty of granite is something quartz fabricators…

When it comes to selecting countertop materials for kitchens or bathrooms, it’s impossible to go wrong with marble, at least in terms of aesthetics. Like with many other gifts created by nature, there’s a certain irony associated with marble in the sense that its unique appearance is the result of intense tectonic processes that last…

Lenny Sciarrino, Granite Gold Inc. president/CEO and co-founder, shares his family history and proper stone-care maintenance tips with nationally known DIYer Lou Manfredini on WGN Radio. In the thick of…

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